Overall, the highest paying PhDs can not only give you the opportunity to secure higher PhD stipends and research fellowships and funding, they can definitely help you transition to the industry by making you eligible for lucrative jobs that need your particular skill set. Such PhDs can help you attain more credibility and say in … Read more
Although 92% of UK PhD supervisors agree that doctoral students should be provided funding, self-funding a PhD is the norm in many fields of study. When deciding to self-fund a PhD in the UK you need to make a careful analysis of (i) the post-PhD career prospects, (ii) the job opportunities a PhD can open … Read more
In a nutshell, you can win a fully-funded PhD studentship in the UK as an international student if : (a) your master’s grades are higher than average PhD applicants in the UK, (b) you have relevant research experience and references, (c) your research proposal addresses the apparent as well as concealed needs of the professor … Read more
In a nutshell, the two most popular ways to fund a PhD as an international student in the UK are (a) PhD studentships- fiercely competitive for international students and (b) external PhD funding options which can be found both in the UK as well as in the home country. Please note that by funding I … Read more
In short, doing a PhD in the UK is totally worth it. First, a UK PhD is shorter in time span but not less in value. You get rigorous academic training meeting highest standards of research internationally. Second, as an international PhD student in UK you have multiple options to fund your PhD. The PhD … Read more
In a nutshell, you should do a PhD in Australia because it takes less time to complete, research outputs have global recognition, PhDs are mostly funded, the industry is welcoming for PhD graduates and a PhD can give a good boost to your eligibility score for permanent residency visa options. That said, doing a PhD … Read more
Being passionate about your field of study is a good thing. Aspiring to be a researcher in your subject is also mentally rewarding. However, Money is the one thing you need to survive and ensure that you can focus on your research. It is not possible to do a PhD without funding for a majority … Read more
